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Breaking: House Fire on Bayview Road
Road blocked by trucks and hoses 5:00 p.m. update: Alertable has cancelled the Fire Alert for Bayview Road, which has fully reopened. Neighbours reported the demolition of the burned home is completed, and LBFR has left the scene. More information on the fire and an statement with former Fire Chief Barret Germscheid will be forthcoming. 10:30 a.m. update: Public Works Director of Operations Karl Buhr reports that the water system was sufficient for fire-fighting needs this mo

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Oct 13, 20252 min read


Autumn in Bloom
Fall gardens still glorious Last week's beautiful autumn rose prompted an outpouring of glorious autumn garden blossoms from Watershed ...

kc dyer
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Another Fruitful Summer
Hikers (and lemons) squeezed for a good cause Brent Calkin and Maria Maria Masiar of LBSAR accept a donation from Archie (centre). After...

kc dyer
Oct 11, 20252 min read


October Budget COW Number One
Budget battle season begins Financial Officer Joe Chirkoff has a big dream. He wants to steer Council members through the 2026 budget...

kc dyer
Oct 10, 20252 min read


October 7 Council In Focus
Gargantuan agenda sets tone for scattered, chaotic meeting For the second time in two months, Council members this week were faced with a...

kc dyer
Oct 9, 20258 min read


October Gardening
Putting your autumn garden to bed Native honeysuckle fruit. Photo by Val Morton. Autumn is here, and that means it's time for a final...

kc dyer
Oct 8, 20253 min read


The Sign of the Snake
Shedding light on the protection of local reptiles Recently a new sign has popped up along Tidewater Way that's got some local residents...

kc dyer
Oct 7, 20251 min read


RAVEN Book Club Event: 'It Stops Here'
Resource Extraction and Indigenous Rights The Sacred Trust is an initiative of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN), with a focus on...

kc dyer
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Wide-ranging COW Covers Ground
2024 Audit review, release of SOFI report, upcoming bylaw changes Thursday evening's Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting covered a lot...

kc dyer
Oct 6, 20253 min read


Joyous Juneau
Coastal canine protects the princess Juneau is a silver standard poodle who turned four this past June. He gets his name from the Juneau...

kc dyer
Oct 3, 20251 min read


Picture this...
New book captures beauty of the place we live — and more photo by Connor McCracken Vancouver creative Connor McCracken has worked in...

kc dyer
Oct 2, 20253 min read


Remembering Jo Wright
A fond farewell to a long-time Lions Bay resident Josephine Claire Wright August 22, 1952 — September 5, 2025 Josephine Wright, beloved...

kc dyer
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Orange Shirt Day
Visible and meaningful acts of Truth and Reconciliation This year's 'Every Child Matters' winning design, by Sloane Cameron, Grade 6...

kc dyer
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Truth & Reconciliation in 2025
Actions you take can make a difference Tomorrow's statutory holiday is intended to honour the memories of children who never returned...

kc dyer
Sep 29, 20252 min read


Time to ReTire!
Sea to Sky Highway tire rules resume Tuesday Did you know snow was reported falling on Whistler peaks this weekend? Where did the summer...

kc dyer
Sep 28, 20251 min read


Indigenous Art Walk
Lower Mainland murals created by local artists Lions Bay Arts (LBA) is working to bring more public art into the Village. LBA President...

kc dyer
Sep 27, 20252 min read


BC Ferries Seeks Community Engagement
Horseshoe Bay terminal upgrade underway Aerial photo of Horseshoe Bay terminal courtesy of BC Ferries. The Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal,...

kc dyer
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Autumn Rose
What is still blooming in your garden? We recently caught sight of this gorgeous autumn rose in full bloom in the Bradshaw garden on...

kc dyer
Sep 25, 20251 min read


Wicked Wasp Weather
LBSAR sends out a timely reminder Hot on the heels of the weekend's triple rescue, Lions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) were summoned into...

kc dyer
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Triple Call-out on Last Day of Summer
LBSAR breaks record with busiest season ever Unnecessary Mountain extraction. Photo courtesy LBSAR. The last full day of summer was a...

Ed Langford, LBSAR Manager
Sep 23, 20253 min read
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